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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1972
Page
1
Treasury agents and the FBI seized a clock bomb at Disney World's Frontierland two hours before a midnight detonation. The device, described as simple, included a clock and gunpowder, aiming to lead to the extortionist. No park visitors were present.
Iowa Highway Patrolmen allege strict grooming rules violate rights with a 30 day suspension threat for hair and sideburn violations. ICLU says officers fear retaliation and seek greater freedom in styling while Public Safety Commissioner defends grooming as essential to public confidence.
Becoming cloudy tonight and Sunday with a chance of light snow mainly in the north. Warmer tonight with lows near zero in the northwest to the teens south. Turning colder Sunday with highs from 5 to 10 in the north to the low 20s in the southeast.
Des Moines reports that House Speaker William Harbor and legislative leaders, overruling Gov. Ray, reaffirmed moving Iowa's primary from June 6 to September 5 due to redistricting delays. They left open the possibility of an August date if conditions change, with the Sept. 5 plan deemed most feasible given about 114 days needed to prepare.
Saigon sources report President Thieu resisting calls to resign as part of a Viet Cong peace coalition. Commentary reflecting Thieu’s views denounced Rogers and the U.S. flexible approach, while a Thieu loyalist bloc deems the U.S. eight-point plan unconstitutional until approved by the National Assembly.
British troops seal Newry as IRA gunmen are feared to slip into the border town for a Sunday march seen as a memorial protest. Police search entrances for weapons while storekeepers board up shops along a 12 mile parade route amid warnings of possible clashes.
Council Bluffs Patrolman Everett James Pierce, 28, charged with violating constitutional rights in the death of Leo Albert Eidschun after a 1970 beating, pleads innocent. Bond set at 10000, motions seek dismissal due to prior manslaughter acquittal or reduction to misdemeanor. government to respond after briefs. US Attorney Allen Danielson led the hearing. The indictment marks a rare federal action against a local officer.
Washington reports the administration will introduce a bill early next week to raise the official gold price from 35 to 38 dollars an ounce. Rep. Wright Patman says the move aims to curb speculative pressure in world gold markets while clarifying congressional authority on monetary and trade issues. A Treasury assurance and hearings are anticipated. beef pork prices at near 20 year highs. forecast stable or higher. Debt financing seen as feasible with slack in economy.
Dozens of aftershocks rattled Ancona Italy as thousands fled to open spaces and tents. A 51 year old schoolteacher died of a heart attack while escaping. At least 150 buildings damaged and one quake rated eight on the Mercalli scale. Authorities set up shelters and evacuated inmates amid a third heavy quake in 10 days.
Des Moines reports the Traffic Records and Criminal Justice Information System will go live in July. Director Terrance Swanson, 31, leads a $2 million, mostly federal funded project storing 7.5 million records in Des Moines, with 100 terminals linking 99 counties and rapid FBI NCIC access. Initial feeds include wanted persons and stolen property with expansion through 1973. Swanson predicts annual operating costs of about $1.3 million, potential $1 million annual county savings, and a push for a uniform warrant system to track data from arrest to parole.
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